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> I went thro' DBMS_OBFUSCATION_TOOLKIT.DESEncrypt and
> DBMS_OBFUSCATION_TOOLKIT.DESDecrypt methods .
> but as per the docs , this package  requires the password ( which is to
> be encrypted ) to be
> in multiples of 8 bytes .  i don't think this is possible always .
>

yes, this is implied by the fact that DES works with blocks

take a look at
http://www.cybcon.com/~jkstill/util/encryption/encryption.html for an
overview of alternative ways for encryption/obfuscation

hth,

    Marin

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